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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Abu when he and Azza go to America?

2. What game did Anvar play and lose with Naani Jaan?

3. What videotapes that belonged to her mother does Safwa watch when there is electricity?

4. When does Bariah get hassled at the grocery store?

5. When did Anvar last see his father dance in Pakistan?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Anvar rent an apartment from and why?

2. Why does Anvar decide there is a God?

3. Why does Safwa not make an effort to belong with the people she is living with?

4. Why does Zuha break up with Anvar?

5. Why does Safwa have to leave Fahd behind when she goes to Basra?

6. What happens to the goat Baba Adam has for Eid?

7. What happens when Qais comes to Abu and Azza's apartment and will not go away?

8. How and when does Safwa's mother die?

9. What has Safwa been taught about names, and what does she consider when she chooses a new name?

10. Why does Anvar transfer to Boston University?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Characters tell Anvar that he never fights for what he wants. What examples do characters provide to show why they believe Anvar is passive and never fights for what he wants? Is Anvar a coward?

Essay Topic 2

The Faris family leaves Pakistan and moves to the United States. Why do the Faris family leave Pakistan? How does each family member adjust to life in the U.S.? Why is it easier for some family members to adjust to their new life than others?

Essay Topic 3

Imtiaz wonders why Anvar does not come to him for advice. What type of relationship do Anvar and Imtiaz have? Why does Anvar not seek out his father for advice?

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